Your Life Was Ordained

Greetings dear and precious sisters-in-Christ, First Christmas being spent in Ohio. There are so many firsts that have been happening since we left our last home on July 5th. So, how many firsts have you experienced since July 5th? And thinking back to them how was it in terms of knowing that God was in the midst of it all? It doesn't seem possible that a few words spoken and knowing it was from the Lord that we would be here! I am and let us read the story found in Luke 2, "And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) To be taxed with Mary, his espoused wife, being great with child. And so it was, that while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered." Ah, I love reading stories and when each scenario is presented in such a way that captivates you to read on and on and on... Every year I begin with the reading of Luke 2 and each year still I am captivated at the telling of it. Knowing the beginning and even the ending of it, still it captivates my mind and heart for it is not just some story it is the Truth, in real time, of the events of a special birth and why it happened the way it did and how it was ordained. In reading once again, how my moving here, in the telling of it many, many years later and looking back how the Lord ordained and orchestrated and planned and directed my path to where I am today. Yes, a new home to decorate, and a new reason to celebrate. Let us pray - Abba Father, Praise and Glory to You our Creator of ALL things, our Faithful God who has ordained. Lord, as each dear and precious sister-in-Christ reflects on her story may she see how intricately You have led her and carried her thus far and ALL the blessings she has been given. In Jesus Name, Amen. Living out my story,

LyndiaSue